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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.42, 9,670.31 and 3,863.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.42, 9,670.31 and 3,863.72 is: 5,331.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.42 : 9,670.31 = 3,863.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.42/9,670.31 = 3,863.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.42x = 9,670.31 × 3,863.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.42x = 37,363,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,363,302.48/7,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,331.97

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